Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Wilmington, DE
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$37.33/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Wilmington, DE is $37.33 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Delaware average of $49.41.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Wilmington, DE compared to State and National Averages
$37.33/hour
Wilmington, DE
36% lower than the US average.
$49.41/hour
Delaware
2% lower than the US average.
$50.60/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Wilmington Compare to Other Cities
Salisbury, Maryland
$35/hour
This is 6% lower than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 7% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
Reston, Virginia
$58/hour
This is 35% higher than the Wilmington average of $37.33.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Wilmington?
BAYADA Home Health Care pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($38). For comparison, the Wilmington, DE average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — BAYADA Home Health Care pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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